Margaret “Peggy” Stewart (Hughes). January 28, 1927, July 6, 2025.
The family of Peggy Stewart is saddened to announce her passing at the age of 98 at the Shiretown Nursing Home in Pictou.
Born in Thorburn, Peggy was the daughter of the late Edward and Isabella (Gibson) Hughes. Trained as a nurse, Peggy left the profession before graduating after meeting and ultimately marrying Robert (Bob) Stewart from Cape Breton, N.S.
Together, Peggy and Bob were entrepreneurial spirits, raising four children while establishing and running several businesses in the Westville area: Stewart’s White Rose/Shell on the Westville Highway, and Peggy’s Lunch, a diner that opened later and completed the one-stop concept. It was always said the business was located just far enough away from Cape Breton that you had to stop for fuel and a cup of tea. As Nova Scotia continued to develop and the TransCanada Highway came to the area, Peggy and Bob opened the Dairy Burger on South Main Street in Westville.
An active member of the community, Peggy was a long-time member of Saint Paul’s United Church, the Rebekahs, Pythian Sisters, and Westville Heritage Club and was a familiar face at local card parties for many years. Peggy enjoyed being creative and was well- knitting, crochet, stained glass, cookies and pies.
She always looked forward to hosting family and friends for the annual Canada Day parade and barbecue at her house, and her fridge and walls boasted photos of her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved to cuddle whenever they came to visit.
Peggy is survived by daughter Gail Stewart-Rundle of Westville, and sons Robert “Bob” (Lynne) of Lower Sackville, Edward “Eddie” (Karen) of Westville, and John (Gwen) of Cole Harbour. She is also survived and remembered fondly by her nine grandchildren Sheila, Robbie, Todd, Melinda, Ian, Robert, Erin, Victoria and Kathleen; sixteen great-grandchildren Sean Candace Ethan Eliza Nathan Jared Reese Ben Lauchie Brady Isabel Madeline Lily Angus Piper Elsie; four great-great-grandchildren Tucker Easton Adeline Benjamin.
She was predeceased by her parents Edward Isabella Hughes; husband Bob Stewart brothers Edward William Harry Hughes sisters Agnes MacLean Sally Mason.
The family would like to extend their deep appreciation to Peggy’s long-time neighbours Kathy Sam Graham who were always an enormous help wonderful support. Gratitude is also extended to homecare staff who helped Peggy remain in her home as long as she did; staff at Aberdeen Hospital Shiretown Nursing Home for their care kindness.
Visitation will be held on Friday July11th from2,4 p.m.and from6,8 p.m.at Eagles Funeral Home1611 N Main St.,Westville.Funeral service will take place on Saturday July12th at2 p.m.at Eagles Funeral Home with Rev.Mary Taylor officiating.Burial will be in Heatherdale Memorial Cemetery.
Family flowers only please.Donations in Peggy’s memory may be made to Palliative Care Society or Canadian Cancer Society charity your choice.
Online condolences may be sent Eagles Funeral Home.
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